Egypt’s Giza Pyramids Might Have Been Built Next To A Now-Vanished River
A recent study claims that the pyramids of Giza were constructed alongside an almost 40-mile long artery of the Nile river that no longer exists today.
A recent study claims that the pyramids of Giza were constructed alongside an almost 40-mile long artery of the Nile river that no longer exists today.
The ruthless criminal is believed to have buried $100 million in bloody profits nearly 90 years ago. People have been looking for it ever since.
Just as juicy as summer’s many berries, stone fruits, and melons are the far-flung, surprising, and often obscure origins of their names.
“Meteorologically, D-Day was bound to be a gamble against the odds.”
If you’ve ever found yourself chuckling at the angry man-heads on human babies in medieval art, the joke is actually on you.
Yes, Hidden Valley Ranch was a real place. But that isn't where Steve Henson first invented the iconic salad dressing.
Though there’s rarely a (public) explanation of why these weird codenames were assigned, that doesn’t make them any less amusing.
Joseph N. Welch is credited with bringing down the fearmongering Sen. Joseph McCarthy during a congressional hearing in 1954. But his famous plea has since taken on a life of its own.
This simple nursery rhyme comes with a number of unanswered questions about everything from its authorship to who inspired it.
There's a reason that cough syrup you're trying to choke down tastes like cherry.
Ben Franklin’s famous experiment with the kite and key gave him a better understanding of the nature of electricity. But did that event lead to the lightning rod?
If you can’t make it to Egypt, head to Washington, D.C., where “Tutankhamun: His Tomb and His Treasures” puts visitors inside the artifact-stuffed rooms of King Tut’s tomb.
Contrary to popular belief, Shakespeare wasn’t the one who invented this common idiom. But trying to unravel its origins will land you in a bit of a tricky situation.
Angkor Wat is one of the most significant archaeological sites in Southeast Asia. Here is what we know of its story, from its countless carvings to feats of engineering.
“Pomp and Circumstance,” also popularly known as “The Graduation March,” is typically used during graduation processionals. Here’s why.
Researchers speculate that ingesting lead may have contributed to the famous composer’s hearing loss and other unexplained ailments.
In 1986, Burger King customers could win $5000 for spotting ad pitchman Herb in restaurants. It still wasn't enough to make them like him.
Presidents have had a lot of titles and nicknames, but the wife of every president has one common honorific. Why do we call her “first lady”?
To celebrate Mother’s Day on May 12, 2024, here are 25 of history’s greatest moms.
Mount Everest’s bitter temperatures, unpredictable weather, icy terrain, and lack of oxygen make climbing it so difficult, in fact, that many don’t survive to tell the tale.
The reason maple syrup bottles have little handles involves the word 'skeuomorph.'
Scotland’s national animal is the unicorn. The reason isn’t because Scotland is a nation of unicorn lovers; rather, it’s thanks to the country’s bygone kings.
In researching his latest book, ‘The Year of Living Constitutionally,’ author A.J. Jacobs came across some bizarre suggestions floated by members of the Constitutional Convention for the new United States government.
D-Day occurred on June 6, 1944, and kicked off the Battle of Normandy. Though it was a success, General Eisenhower was preparing for the worst.